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Sep 24
Patrick Tracy One week ago, Dan + Shay achieved what very few country artists have done, by selling out the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City. Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney spoke out about the achievement in a touching post on social media, along with photos of the unforgettable night. “It’s been exactly one week since y’all sold out Madison …
Sep 24
Seven years ago today, this country music superstar got engaged to a former NBA cheerleader and American Idol contestant. The couple went on to have two more children, in addition to the two he had from his first marriage. Who is he? ANSWER: Jason Aldean. Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Sep 24
Allister Ann Carly Pearce isn’t about to let her divorce to Michael Ray keep her from finding love again. The singer, who has been quietly seeing former MLB player Riley King for a few months and speaking about it mostly in photos shared on social media, says she learned plenty from her brief marriage, lessons she is using as …
Sep 24
Patrick Tracy One week ago, Dan + Shay achieved what very few country artists have done, by selling out the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City. Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney spoke out about the achievement in a touching post on social media, along with photos of the unforgettable night. “It’s been exactly one week since y’all sold out Madison …
Sep 24
Seven years ago today, this country music superstar got engaged to a former NBA cheerleader and American Idol contestant. The couple went on to have two more children, in addition to the two he had from his first marriage. Who is he? ANSWER: Jason Aldean. Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Sep 24
BMLG Records Brett Young is doing his part to help usher in the holiday. The father of two just announced his very first Christmas album, Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics, featuring an all-star cast of guest collaborators including Colbie Caillat, Sam Fischer, Dann Huff, Darius Rucker, Maddie & Tae, Chris Tomlin and Phil Wickham. “I’ve always known that I wanted to make a …
Sep 24
Arista Nashville When Kenny Rogers tried to record “Islands in the Stream” solo, it just didn’t work. But it wasn’t long before he and producer/writer Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees suspected Dolly Parton might be what was missing. She happened to be nearby in Los Angeles, and a country/pop classic was born. Last year when CMA and ACM Group of the Year Old Dominion traveled …
Sep 24
Lindsay Ell has scored five Canadian Country Music Association Awards nominations, making her the most-nominated female artist. Her nominations include Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, for heart theory. Kacey Musgraves will perform on the upcoming season of Saturday Night Live. The singer will appear on the show, now in its 47th season, on October …
Sep 24
David McClister When Darius Rucker first announced that he was focusing on a career in country music, after years spent fronting Hootie & the Blowfish, it wasn’t an easy transition. The South Carolina native admits that it was hard getting radio to play his music at first, only because of the color of his skin. “When I came …
Sep 24
Concord Records Jennifer Nettles is returning to Broadway! The singer-songwriter, who previously played Roxie in the musical Chicago, will show off her acting skills in the lead role of Jenna in Waitress. The role is currently being played by pop star and Waitress creator Sara Bareilles, with Jennifer set to begin her run on October 19, and starring in the musical …
